Servicing needle ro...
 

[Closed] Servicing needle roller bearings in FS frame

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I have a pair of these in the rear stays (Horst) pivot of my Hammerhead Thumper frame. The centre steel shafts slide out easily, revealing a set of rollers in a bearing case press fitted into the frame. How are these best serviced? Grease them up and job done? Frame's only had eight months use and they seem fine.


 
Posted : 01/01/2016 1:20 pm
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You might find the rolling elements are only held in by grease so any attempt to wipe/clean them will dislodge them. This is okay if you expect it. Just rebed them in fresh grease.


 
Posted : 01/01/2016 1:23 pm
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In a low movement pivot, do they ever develop enough play to warrant changing? Thanks for the tip, will clean and grease them carefully.


 
Posted : 01/01/2016 1:28 pm
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Have some in my shock in place of bushes. I just take em out, clean the rollers and cage. Fill cage with grease and put the rollers back in with a little extra grease on top then push in the centre bush. The rollers dislodge Very easily when fitting them and can drop out.


 
Posted : 01/01/2016 1:57 pm